Cowra begins its Western Zone Premier League campaign on Sunday against Lachlan Council rivals Parkes. Building momentum is key in the early rounds of the Western Premier League with only four games to gain points before the finals. Cowra captain Nick Berry will lead a fresh looking outfit at Twigg Oval. READ ALSO: Junior cricketers urged to register Berry will aim establish Cowra’s innings at the top of the order and he’ll look for support in Greg Garlick, Josh Carmody and Luke Cosgrove. With the ball, Cowra will rely on quicks Jacob McNaught, Nick Traves and Zach Starr while Carmody will provide a change of pace. “It’s important to put together a strong performance early in the season,” Berry said. READ ALSO: Triathlon starts on Sunday Dubbo and Bathurst meet in the round’s other match. The match begins at 10am at Twigg Oval. In the local games, Valleys hosts Cambridge Cats and Canowindra begins its season with an away game at Parkes against Royal Colts. Cowra: Berry N (c), Carmody J, Carpenter C, Cosgrove L, Garlick G, McNaught J, Schofield B, Starr Z, Thuaux T, Traves N, Wilson S

Dubbo and Bathurst meet in the round’s other match. The match begins at 10am at Twigg Oval. In the local games, Valleys hosts Cambridge Cats and Canowindra begins its season with an away game at Parkes against Royal Colts.